Captain America punched a lot of Nazis — does that mean we should too? While we’re pretty pro-Nazi punching, we want to delve into the complexities surrounding it. In this episode, Paul and Matthew explore the ethical issues involved in translating superhero justice from the page to real life.
Did Galen Erso make the right choice in helping to build the Death Star while embedding a fatal flaw? What lessons can Rogue One teach us about rebellion and what it means to find your own path to combat tyranny? Paul and Matthew explore these complex themes in this week’s episode.
Paul and Matthew delve into the enigma of Gotham’s Clown Prince of Crime. They ponder the symbiotic relationship between hero and villain: Does the Joker need Batman, or is it Batman who needs the Joker? And they tackle the contentious debate — who was the best Joker?
Paul is back and joins Matthew for a discussion of the new Doctor Strange movie. They dive deep into the nature of identity, the emergence of magic in the MCU, the concept of hubris, and the power of nonviolent confrontation.
This week, Paul and Matthew are joined by Logan Grendel, who talks with them about V for Vendetta, dystopian stories, and the ethics of violence. (It all ties together, we promise!)
“Dog man” Logan Grendel is a writer, artist, and activist born and raised in New York City. He is a lifelong fan of comics, fantasy, and dystopian tales. His own photo/graphic novel,Harlequin’s Song, was completed in 2006, and has never seemed more timely.
Paul and Matthew talk about the Luke Cage series in its entirety, diving deep into Cottonmouth vs. Diamondback, what it means for a comic book show to comment on real-world situations, and the portrayal of the police in the MCU.
Is fighting crime the best use of a superhero’s powers? Is there a better way for Bruce Wayne to spend his money to make Gotham a safer place? And who is the superhero for the people in the suburbs?
Should Superman kill President Lex Luthor? What should superheroes do when supervillains are elected by the people? Tune in as Paul and Matthew do their best to get themselves on an FBI watchlist by exploring these questions and more, along with a surprise guest appearance halfway through!
Contains spoilers for Superman/Batman: Public Enemies and episodes of The Justice League.
Was Astra right in Supergirl Season 1, that some terrible acts can be justified in order to save the world? Is there some value to authoritarianism if it leads to solving our problems? Should we just put the scientists in charge?